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Catalyst Scholars Fund is sponsored by CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) / Lilly Endowment Inc.. This fund aims to recruit up to 45 chemistry researchers and their teams to Indiana universities over the next five years.
It provides matching support for laboratory infrastructure, equipment, and startup packages to help institutions recruit new research faculty specializing in areas such as analytical chemistry and automation in bioscience manufacturing. Industry partners will work with CICP and universities to identify research priorities and collaborate directly with recruited faculty on sponsored research.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Indiana universities participating in the program: Indiana University, Purdue University, the University of Notre Dame, and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $123 million total fund for recruitment over five years (backed by a $69.4 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. and matching commitments from universities). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Catalyst Scholars Fund is funded by CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) / Lilly Endowment Inc.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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